SeaWorld Orlando will be shining bright this holiday season, with millions of lights and more decorations than ever before.

Beyoncé winning the trophy for album of the year was the highlight of the Grammy Awards on Sunday, but there were plenty of other key moments.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Wednesday directed officials to bring forward proposals for a possible bear hunt. The proposals are expected to be completed by a May commission meeting, giving staff members time to compile data from ongoing studies about bear populations and gather more public input.

Two politicians known to be on Donald Trump's vice presidential list are from Florida, where the former president also now lives.

Four of America’s biggest swimming stars have doubled up at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

She’s the U.S. Open champion.

Florida movies, the Magic and theme parks make up this week's trivia 6uestions. Test your knowledge of the Sunshine State.

After a flurry of last-minute votes on bills, Florida lawmakers Friday passed a $117.46 billion state budget and ended the 2024 legislative session.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at a news conference at a high school in Osceola County, lauding ongoing efforts to establish Central Florida as the nation’s premier semiconductor-related talent pipeline.

Kee Gainey spent 25 years as a stay-at-home mom before starting her culinary career.

Kee Gainey spent 25 years as a stay-at-home mom before starting her culinary career.

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Gatorland's festive Holiday Ho, Ho, Ho-Down is back for its 4th year

It may be summer, but Island H2O water park is already dreaming of Christmas. The water park has announced that this winter it will host an all-new event being called “Holiday Nights.”

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It may be summer, but Island H2O water park is already dreaming of Christmas. The water park has announced that this winter it will host an all-new event being called “Holiday Nights.”

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Vice President Kamala Harris swiped at new standards for teaching Black history in Florida during a trip to Jacksonville on Friday.

As the start of hurricane season gets closer, so many people in Central Florida are still dealing with damage from last year’s storms.

U.S. officials say Florida's seasonal orange production is forecast to be down 36% from earlier estimates, in part a reflection of twin hurricanes that battered growing regions.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is urging more veterans to file claims for health issues potentially caused by toxins, even if they’ve been denied in the past.

Boeing's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle returned to Earth early Saturday.

With Florida firmly in the crosshairs of Tropical Storm Nicole, teams across Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station are preparing facilities – and the massive moon-bound Artemis I rocket – for the still-strengthening storm as it bears down on the Space Coast.

A 55-year-old Loxahatchee woman was arrested Friday by inspectors of the state’s Election Crime Unit.

The thousands of oranges scattered on the ground by Hurricane Ian’s fierce winds are only the start of the disaster for citrus growers.

Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba as a major hurricane, knocking out power to the entire country and leaving 11 million people without electricity.

A Floridian on the road this weekend captured what appeared to be a real alligator tied to the rear bumper of a vehicle.

The Fourth of July weekend calls for all sorts of items such as grills, canoes, camping gear or event tickets.

Nick Kyrgios capped his first-round victory at Wimbledon by spitting in the direction of a spectator he said was hassling him.

Coco Gauff is certain there will be more Grand Slam finals in her future after losing her first at age 18 at the French Open.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed HB 3 into law, with the goal of making the state more attractive and accessible for people considering to pursue or continue a career in law enforcement.

In the week between Wednesday and March 2, the price of regular gasoline in Florida rose 64 cents to $4.21 a gallon on average, according to auto club AAA.

Palm Trees, Mickey Ears and Pub Subs!

Even if you live in Florida, it doesn’t make you a true Floridian. You have to earn that title.

Whether you were there on opening day or throughout the years, Walt Disney World has brought countless people joy and created meaningful moments for those who have visited over the last 50 years.

Even a 23-time Grand Slam champion needs to remind herself now and then how to play winning tennis.

A biological pest control specialist explains the importance of releasing more genetically-modified mosquitoes in Florida.

Walmart and Sam’s Club shoppers now have the choice to make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine or just walk up to one of the pharmacies and get it.

Florida may be socially distancing from the North Pole, but that hasn’t stopped it from bringing the Christmas cheer. Now, the family favorite that’s relocated to Kissimmee, boasts five Light-O-Ramas and around 40,000 Christmas lights. For more details, go to the Wekiva website to view their full December schedule. West Volusia Drive-In939 Hollywood Boulevard, Deltona, FL 32725Love Christmas movies? Gaylord Palms' holiday event will let you step into 5 holiday classicsGaylord Palms “I Love Christmas Movies” DisplaySpeaking of holiday movies, this year, you get to live them.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Most free COVID-19 testing sites in Florida don’t come with the same crowds they once saw at the beginning of the pandemic. “There’s certainly not demand for that many tests right now,” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said at a news conference in Clearwater on Sept. 29. Mike Jachles serves as the spokesperson for the testing site at the Orange County Convention Center, where they’re now averaging about 500 people tested a day. A spokesperson for the Florida Department of Health told News 6:While the number of tests per day has fluctuated with demand, testing remains widely available for Floridians throughout the state. “The City of Orlando will continue to do COVID-19 testing sites throughout Orlando neighborhoods as long as the state and the county provide testing kits and lab resources.”At the state-run site at the Hard Rock Stadium in South Florida, they continue to see record testing including more than 2800 tests done on Friday.

DeSantis spoke to the media Monday night the Florida Department of Health said a second woman in Volusia County has tested positive for the coronavirus. This past weekend a 66-year-old Volusia County woman also tested positive for the coronavirus. Private laboratories have started testing for coronavirus in Florida, according to Gov. Results from the private labs will be forwarded to the state, according to Gov. Anyone with questions or concerns about COVID-19 can call the Florida Department of Health’s 24-hour hotline at 866-779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov.

ORLANDO, Fla. – LaVon Bracy, a native Floridian raised by parents who were active during the civil rights movement, became an activist herself in high school when she and three brave others fought to end segregation in the Jim Crow South. [NEWS 6/360: Integrating the military and honoring icons through art, Central Florida is rooted in Black History]They were the first to integrate Gainesville High School in Alachua County. Bracy was a senior in high school when she endured what she called a year of isolation. She said she was spit on, called the N-word and beaten by white students who did not want the class of 65 to be the first to graduate a black student. Hear her reflect on it during a Q&A session in the the video player at the top of the story.

Jeff Ashton, one of the prosecutors in the Casey Anthony murder trial, officially announced Tuesday that he’s running for state attorney.